Tesla Driver on Autopilot Ran a Red Light, Crashing into a Car and Killing Two People in Los Angeles

December 29, 2019

In 2019, a Tesla Model S driver using Autopilot reportedly ran a red light, leading to a collision with a Honda Civic and resulting in the tragic death of two individuals in Gardena, Los Angeles. This incident highlights the importance of trustworthy AI, safe and secure AI practices, and robust governance mechanisms like those offered by Project Cerebellum. For those interested in shaping the future of responsible AI, join us in mapping, measuring, and managing incidents using HISPI Project Cerebellum TAIM.

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MEASURE 2.6 — similarity 0.699, rank 1. TAIM detail and related incidents →
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Alleged deployer: tesla
Alleged developer: tesla
Alleged harmed parties: gilberto-alcazar-lopez, maria-guadalupe-nieves-lopez

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Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/153

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McGregor, S. (2021) Preventing Repeated Real World AI Failures by Cataloging Incidents: The AI Incident Database. In Proceedings of the Thirty-Third Annual Conference on Innovative Applications of Artificial Intelligence (IAAI-21). Virtual Conference.

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